Major Anatomy of the Respiratory Tract

The video provides an in-depth look at the anatomy of the upper respiratory tract, focusing on the nasal cavity, conchae, pharynx, larynx, and trachea. It explains the function of each part, including how air is warmed and humidified, and the role of the epiglottis in directing food and air. The video also covers the anatomy of the larynx and trachea, including the various cartilages and ligaments that keep the airways open.

What is the primary function of the conchae in the nasal cavity?

• To detect odors

• To filter out dust particles

• To warm and humidify inhaled air

• To produce mucus

Which region of the pharynx does air pass through when inhaled through the nose?

• Oropharynx

• Laryngopharynx

• Tracheopharynx

• Nasopharynx

What is the role of the epiglottis during swallowing?

• To open the trachea

• To produce vocal sounds

• To close the esophagus

• To cover the opening of the respiratory tract

How does the body prevent food from entering the respiratory tract?

• By closing the trachea

• By using the vocal folds

• By folding down the epiglottis

• By contracting the larynx

Which structure is responsible for producing speech?

• Vocal folds

• Epiglottis

• Trachea

• Nasal cavity

What is the function of the thyroid cartilage?

• To protect the thyroid gland

• To support the trachea

• To cover the larynx

• To assist in speech production

What is the significance of the tracheal cartilages?

• They help in sound production

• They keep the trachea open

• They filter the air

• They produce mucus

Which bone is important for speech production and does not articulate with any other bone?

• Laryngeal bone

• Cricoid bone

• Thyroid bone

• Hyoid bone

What is the common name for the laryngeal prominence?

• Epiglottis

• Voice box

• Adam's apple

• Windpipe

What happens to the thyroid cartilage when the pitch of the voice changes?

• It expands

• It contracts

• It remains stationary

• It moves relative to the cricoid cartilage